Columbus Crew SC vs. FC Cincinnati | 2019 MLS Match Preview

For the first time in MLS play, the rivalry dubbed "Hell is Real" will kickoff at MAPFRE Stadium when Columbus Crew SC host FC Cincinnati Saturday night.

Crew SC (7-14-4) extended a season-best unbeaten streak to four matches with a 1-1 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium last Saturday. Gyasi Zardes canceled out a Magnus Eriksson opening strike with the 65th-minute equalizer.

FC Cincinnati (5-17-2) conceded a late, decisive goal by Felipe to suffer a 2-1 defeat at Nippert Stadium last Saturday. Allan Cruz opened the scoring six minutes after kickoff before Inbeom Hwang leveled with a stunning strike three minutes from halftime. The expansion side prodded for the go-ahead goal, but the visitors secured all three points in the 84th minute as FC Cincinnati dropped their fourth game in a row.